Assistant Principal of Instruction; Math - IDEA Montopolis College Prep

Role Mission

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) are instructional leaders who manage, coach and develop teachers at their school to achieve ambitious results with students, ensuring all students are on‑track for college.

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,996 and $86,817, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, 403(b) plan, and potential relocation allowance.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  At least 3 years of full‑time teaching experience.
• Teacher leadership or administrative experience required.
• Proven track record of success in the K‑12 setting.
• Experience managing/coaching others preferred.

• Knowledge of core academic subject and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
• Strong ability to coach teachers on curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Ability to de‑escalate student behavior.

• Focus on IDEA’s core purpose to get all students into college.
• Hold high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
• Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
• Provide daily observations, on‑the‑spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations.
• Supervise implementation of TEKS‑based IDEA curricula and assessments.
• Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback.
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect.
• Facilitate technology use as a communication and educational tool.
• Support creation and implementation of a consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Oversee campus‑based tutoring sessions.
• Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, before/after‑school duties, and school‑wide meetings.
• Engage in summer and year‑long district, school and personal learning and development.
• Spend minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school per needs of scholars.

• Instructional coach and manager to several teachers and/or co‑teachers.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals and provide coaching.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Inquiries concerning compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.